Thursday, March 13, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Stay True, Stay You

My journey here at Burdekin Life has come to an end. Don’t cry. Don’t get angry. Don’t wonder why? Just laugh. That’s what keeps the rocking world going round. If I’ve learned anything in this life, it’s that we all need to laugh more. Life is already hard enough as it is to be taken so seriously all the time. Have a laugh, even at me. I don’t mind. Really, I don’t.

However, I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you to each and every one of you who helped my time within, and outside these pages, so memorable.

I’ve met some truly remarkable people doing truly remarkable things. You’ve each shared your personal stories, struggles, triumphs and more, and put your absolute trust and belief in me. It has been my honour to retell those stories to the best of my abilities. I truly hope I did them proud.

My family and I have been incredibly grateful to be welcomed here into this wonderful community at a time when everything was in flux for us after returning home from 10+ years overseas. There’s a reason the Burdekin, and in particular, Home Hill, found us. And there’s more than enough reasons to want to stay. But it won’t be in the capacity of your local journo.

What’s next? The great unknown! That’s where the real magic is (and always has been). I’ve certainly ventured there many times before to always be surprised. Outside of having our second baby (and my third), the possibilities are infinite.

All I can say now is Thank You to each and every one you who made an impact in my world. I am forever grateful. For now, keep on truckin’.

Sincerely,
Mark T. Rasmussen

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